Cost of living in Ghana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ghana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵115 (Taka 903) | Taka 267 | + 238% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵61 (Taka 478) | Taka 546 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵57 (Taka 445) | Taka 218 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵33 (Taka 262) | Taka 92 | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵41 (Taka 319) | Taka 154 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵39 (Taka 307) | Taka 88 | + 251% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵64 (Taka 502) | Taka 475 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵41 (Taka 320) | Taka 305 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵31 (Taka 242) | Taka 56 | + 334% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵19 (Taka 147) | Taka 407 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵70 (Taka 546) | Taka 1,595 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵25 (Taka 194) | Taka 137 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵12 (Taka 93) | Taka 76 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ghana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,758 (Taka 52,959) | Taka 38,619 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵5,555 (Taka 43,528) | Taka 21,828 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵991 (Taka 7,763) | Taka 5,017 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵9,180 (Taka 71,938) | Taka 25,126 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵5,287 (Taka 41,427) | Taka 15,134 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵1,109 (Taka 8,693) | Taka 10,000 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵266 (Taka 2,087) | Taka 1,380 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵7,496 (Taka 58,737) | Taka 44,973 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵3,903 (Taka 30,584) | Taka 9,570 | + 220% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵84 (Taka 661) | Taka 533 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵106 (Taka 829) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ghana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵293 (Taka 2,294) | Taka 2,114 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵264 (Taka 2,066) | Taka 2,450 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵527 (Taka 4,133) | Taka 4,870 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵491 (Taka 3,847) | Taka 4,397 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ghana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵96,504 (Taka 756,207) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵19 (Taka 152) | Taka 109 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵450 (Taka 3,526) | Taka 2,433 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ghana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵61 (Taka 478) | Taka 836 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵54 (Taka 422) | Taka 682 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵610 (Taka 4,778) | Taka 1,500 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵40 (Taka 310) | Taka 360 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵48 (Taka 380) | Taka 411 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵50 (Taka 392) | Taka 625 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵24 (Taka 186) | Taka 102 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵17 (Taka 133) | Taka 129 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵83 (Taka 652) | Taka 380 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ghana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵400 (Taka 3,132) | Taka 1,745 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵199 (Taka 1,561) | Taka 1,011 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵677 (Taka 5,308) | Taka 3,597 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵67 (Taka 522) | Taka 1,519 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵58 (Taka 452) | Taka 253 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵22 (Taka 169) | Taka 580 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵7,572 (Taka 59,337) | Taka 35,756 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.24 (Taka 18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵620 (Taka 4,859) | Taka 2,307 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵81 (Taka 634) | Taka 330 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 513 prices entered by 231 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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